If you’re shopping for a screen protector for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the size question sounds simple — until you notice that three different Apple phones all have a 6.7-inch display, and their protectors are not interchangeable. Pick the wrong one and the glass will physically cover the screen, but the cutout at the top will sit in completely the wrong place.
This guide explains which size you actually need, why the iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Plus protectors don’t work despite sharing the same screen measurement, and how to choose between case-friendly and full-coverage cuts.
Key Takeaways
- The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display — but screen size alone is not enough to guarantee a fit.
- Buy a protector made specifically for the iPhone 14 Pro Max and check the listing names that exact model.
- The 14 Pro Max uses the Dynamic Island, so the cutout at the top of the glass is a different shape and position from older models.
- iPhone 13 Pro Max and 14 Plus protectors are also 6.7-inch, but both are cut for a notch — they will misalign on the 14 Pro Max.
- Case-friendly protectors are trimmed slightly smaller so a case lip doesn’t lift the edges; full-coverage protectors run closer to the edges of the glass.
The Size You Need: 6.7 Inches, Model-Specific
The iPhone 14 Pro Max display measures 6.7 inches diagonally, and the protector glass is cut fractionally smaller than the front face of the phone so it can sit flat without overhanging the curved edges. So the “size” you need is a 6.7-inch protector — but only one designed for the 14 Pro Max itself.
This is because a screen protector is not just a rectangle of a given size. It has precise cutouts for the front camera, sensors and speaker, and on the 14 Pro Max those components live inside the Dynamic Island — the pill-shaped cutout that floats below the top edge of the screen. A protector designed around that layout has its openings in exactly the right spots; one designed for any other phone, even a same-sized one, does not.
Why 13 Pro Max and 14 Plus Protectors Don’t Fit
The confusion is understandable, because Apple sold three 6.7-inch phones in quick succession. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has the same 6.7-inch measurement, but its front camera and Face ID sensors sit in a wide notch at the very top of the display. A 13 Pro Max protector is cut with a large opening for that notch. Fitted to a 14 Pro Max, that opening lands in the wrong place: it leaves parts of the Dynamic Island area exposed or bordered incorrectly, and the edges of the cutout can sit awkwardly over the camera region.
The iPhone 14 Plus causes exactly the same problem. It launched alongside the 14 Pro Max and matches its 6.7-inch screen size, but the standard 14 range kept the notch while only the Pro models moved to the Dynamic Island. So a 14 Plus protector is also a notch-shaped protector, and it will not line up correctly on a 14 Pro Max. The lesson: with iPhones, matching the diagonal measurement is never enough — the front layout has to match too.
- Ignore listings that only say “fits 6.7-inch iPhone” — check that the product title or compatibility list names the iPhone 14 Pro Max specifically. If it groups the 13 Pro Max, 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max together for one piece of glass, avoid it.
Case-Friendly vs Full-Coverage: Which Cut Should You Choose?
Once you’re looking at genuine 14 Pro Max protectors, you’ll usually find two cut styles. A case-friendly (sometimes called “case-compatible”) protector is made slightly smaller all round, leaving a small gap between the edge of the glass and the edge of the screen. That gap is deliberate: it stops the raised lip of a phone case from pressing against the protector and levering it up, which is the most common cause of lifting corners and edge bubbles.
A full-coverage protector extends much closer to the edges of the display, often with a coloured border that mimics the phone’s bezel for a near-seamless look. It protects more of the glass and looks tidier, but it demands a slim case — chunky cases with deep lips can catch its edges. If you use a rugged or wallet case, case-friendly is the safer choice; if your case is slim or you sometimes go without one, full coverage gives you the most complete protection.
- Some 14 Pro Max protectors are clear glass straight over the Dynamic Island, while others have a precise cutout around it. Both styles work, but if yours covers the front camera area, make sure the glass there is optically clear and the protector is genuinely made for this model — a misaligned covered section can soften selfies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will an iPhone 13 Pro Max screen protector fit the 14 Pro Max?
Not properly. Both are 6.7-inch, so the glass will cover the screen, but the 13 Pro Max protector is cut for a notch and the 14 Pro Max uses the Dynamic Island. The top cutout will be in the wrong position, so it isn’t a fit we’d recommend beyond a short-term emergency.
Can I use an iPhone 14 Plus protector on a 14 Pro Max?
No — despite launching in the same year with the same 6.7-inch screen size, the 14 Plus has a notch and the 14 Pro Max has the Dynamic Island. The cutouts don’t line up, so the protector will sit incorrectly around the camera and sensors.
Is the iPhone 15 Pro Max protector the same size?
The 15 Pro Max also has a 6.7-inch display, but its bezels are slimmer and the body dimensions changed slightly, so protectors aren’t guaranteed to transfer between the two. Always buy the version made for your exact model to be safe.
For the iPhone 14 Pro Max, “6.7-inch” is only half the answer — the protector must be cut for the Dynamic Island as well. Match the exact model name on the box, pick the cut that suits your case, and the glass will fit first time.
